Thursday, January 9, 2014

Below are remarks from individuals who participated with the 2nd Annual Detroit Doll Show

Sandy’s Land hosted the 2nd Annual Detroit Doll Show on Saturday, December 14, 2013 from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at the Dr. Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History. This was the first snow storm where there was 3 to 6 inches of snow, however. There were over 180 people who attended the Detroit Doll Show. There were vendors from Chicago, IL; Brooklyn, New York; Canada, Ontario; Grand Rapids, MI and Metro Detroit, MI. Debbie Garrett, Author and Black Doll Enthusiast participated in a phone interview from Dallas, Texas. Sandra Epps the host was featured in the Detroit News, B.L.A.C. Magazine and on the Brenda Perryman Show in regards to the Detroit Doll Show. All media outlets contacted Ms. Epps personally without them ever receiving a Press Release. GoOD News Travel’s. Thank you to Whitney Wade, Debbie Garrett, LaJeana Kennedy, Erica Millbrooks, Frantz Harris, Michele Sapp, Zawadi, Sumarah Yaa, Natalie Durham, Yolanda Wilson, Delanda Lewis, Earnestine Epps, Jerry Love, Andrea House, Terry Crawford, Jamie Kelly, Dr. Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History Staff Cedric and Drake and all the attendees who supported the event.

“Well done, SiStar Sandra Epps! Love the idea of an after party next year...we didn't
really want to leave! Would have enjoyed more time to hang out with my fellow
Vendors. We appreciate ALL that you do, with unwavering Faith & excellence,
that provides such a wonderful Real Life Inspiration and example for our Brown
babies of every shade! YOU'RE a real Doll! LOVE YOU!” Sumarah Yaa/Karen Smith, Vendor and Founder of How Does Your
Goddess Grow?

“This Show was Fabulous, Thank You
Sandy!” Whitney Wade, African American Barbie Display Vendor from Chicago

“I'm so excited for you!!! That is
phenomenal!! Looking forward to hearing/reading/seeing more success stories
from you! Congratulations!!” Monica Lee Jackson

Arts & Craft project facilitated by Shades So Sweet

“I loved the doll show!!!!!! Sandra
you are amazing!!!! Everyone was so nice!!! The kids were so frickin cute!!!!
The butterfly wings!!!!! The music!!!! The dolls!!! I was in complete awe!!!!!
Love love love love you all!!!!!!!! Shana really enjoyed it as welll!!!!” Delanda Lewis, Doll Collector and
Volunteer

“Sooo much fun at the Detroit Doll
Show yesterday! No blizzard would have made me miss it.” JerVante’Brown, Founder
of The Brown Loft

“It was a lot of fun and I can't wait
'til next year! Thank you so much for giving us this opportunity. Sandra, you
are amazing!” LaJeana Kennedy, Doll
Artist, Vendor

“Awesome job on the Detroit Doll Show!
I'm so glad I was able to attend. I made some new friends... Tanya MonTQ and
Frantz Brent-Harris...and met some old friends...Dr. Margaret Betts, LaJeana
Kennedy and Zawadi. I can't wait to see what you have in store for next year's
show!” Tracey Hicks, Doll Collector

Sandra Epps, Host of the Detroit Doll Show pose with some of the

Doll Look-A-Like Fashion Show Participants

“Congratulations on the Detroit Doll
Show! You have set a positve example for all Detroit, Sandra! We hope to see
you at the next Detroit Doll show!” Elijah
Boykin, Jr.

“…You
really did a terrific job and I was honored to be a part of such a wonderful
event. It did my heart good to see so many people who appreciated black dolls
of all types. The fact that so many came out in that terrible weather really
says something special about you! Thank you again!” Michele Sapp, Doll Artist.

“In my opinion you
raised the bar for doll shows. From start to finish you created a warm inviting
environment by your sheer personality. You kept everyone engaged and entertained
with many interactive activities that put a smile on everyone's face. You
created a party atmosphere for all and we had a ball. Thank You so so much for
a job well done!”

About Me

I am the founder of Sandy's Land Publishing House and Entertainment Service where the mission is to empower and inspire young people with innovative products and apparel that promote hope, love and faith. In addition, Sandy's Land Service advocate self expression with art and offer programs to decrease child-hood obesity with interactive games. The "Healthy Kid" program includes fun food preparation, exercise techniques and helpful healthy hand-outs. The "I Can Do That!" program demonstrates fun ways to go green with recycling.
As a lupus survivor and advocate, my goal is to provide knowledge of the disease and holistic alternatives. My first book, "Imani Has The Most Exciting Dream!" gently introduces the young reader to the illness. This beautifully illustrated book includes powerful tools to increase a child's self-esteem. My second book Girl Power Discover the Princess Within provide 5 key tools to build a Girl's Self-Esteem: how to defuse the action of a bully, explore ones imagination, the importance of journaling, develop healthy friendships and self love. Both stories will ignite a child's personal power.